High School Spanish Teacher

High School Spanish Teacher Carondelet High School Job Category Academic-Teaching Overview Description Carondelet High School Spanish Teacher Carondelet High School (About us) is looking for a Full-Time Spanish teacher for the spring term starting January 2024. Classes taught could include Beginner through Advanced levels of learners. Opportunity for AP-level coursework. This position is full-time, with 5 classes and 2 prep periods. The Modern Language Department at Carondelet prepares students to communicate authentically in French, Spanish, and American Sign Language. In their Modern Language class, students are immersed in a variety of communicative and culturally responsive activities designed to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Responsibilities and Duties Effectively manages instructional time and student behavior Plans diverse lessons that ensure student comprehension of learning outcomes Uses diverse assessments that demonstrate student comprehension of content in a variety of ways Effectively uses Schoology as an avenue for student learning Records assignments in PowerSchool in a timely fashion Collaborates with department members and seeks out opportunities to partner with colleagues to implement innovative learning opportunities for students Communicates with department chairs, academic support, personal counselors, students, and parents in a timely fashion when students are at-risk academically or personally Cooperates with appropriate personnel (eg, Deans and Attendance officer) in enforcing school policies, rules, and regulations. This includes but is not limited to the following: Administration/dean/counselor requests for student conference (green slips) Faculty use of facilities Student absence policy Student appearance code Student tardy policy Participation in activities, workshops, and meetings as required Fulfills duties and assignments in a punctual manner. This includes but is not limited to the following: Arrival/departure on campus and to school functions as required Faculty substitute procedure Grades and progress reports Notification of Main Office of departure/return during school day Proctor duties School services Yard duty Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and friendly campus environment Monitors appropriate student use of facilities Monitors student behavior Cooperates with and supports administrative initiatives Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal Provides appropriate instruction in specified curriculum and instructional feedback Effectively monitors and evaluates student performance Maintains professional standards within the educational environment Fulfills professional growth expectations Requirements Native-level of fluency in Spanish Valid California teaching credential and/or an undergraduate degree in a related field Open to collaboration with other teachers both within and outside of the department on curricular projects and school initiatives A history of openness to creative and innovative lessons, assessment, and learning opportunities Experience with or openness to initiatives fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a safe and welcoming learning environment